Kohli rewrites ODI records, surpasses Tendulkar, equals Ponting

Auckland, Nov 4 (UNI) Virat Kohli turned the opening ODI against New Zealand into another landmark occasion in his illustrious career, producing a commanding 74 to rewrite the record books, surpass Sachin Tendulkar in ODI run chases and draw level with Ricky Ponting as the highest run-scorer against the Black Caps. In a rain-interrupted contest on Wednesday, Kohli's innings was not merely about runs but another demonstration of his extraordinary consistency in the 50-over format, where the former India captain continues to set benchmarks for generations to follow. Kohli took his ODI run tally in chases to 8,741, moving past…